How to get from Silver Spring to National Mall by metro?

Silver Spring to National Mall - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Silver Spring to National Mall runs from 5:09 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to National Mall by metro

To get from Silver Spring to National Mall in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten station. Next, take the GREEN metro from Fort Totten station to Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

30min$2.90
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
Walk to National Mall
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to National Mall

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 8.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to National Mall by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Mall

To check the metro schedule from Silver Spring to National Mall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) and destination (National Mall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line GREEN.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The RED metro line goes from Fort Totten station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station near National Mall in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to National Mall by metro?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and National Mall in Washington by metro is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to National Mall?

    Get on the RED metro from the Fort Totten station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and National Mall?

    Get off the metro at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • When is the first bus from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The first bus from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to National Mall in Washington is 16 St. It leaves the Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy stop at 12:01 AM.

  • When is the first train from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The first train from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to National Mall in Washington is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Silver Spring Marc Eb station at 1:51 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to National Mall?

    The ride from Silver Spring to National Mall costs $2.90.

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